What's special about NZ?
Oct 31st 2009, 3:28 pm
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Re: What's special about NZ?
What's special about New Zealand?
My children and grandchildren live there and I live in England - that's why its special to me.
Waiting for my parent visa to be approved - waiting, waiting, waiting, and then hopefully I will be out there with them - then it will be very, very special.
My children and grandchildren live there and I live in England - that's why its special to me.
Waiting for my parent visa to be approved - waiting, waiting, waiting, and then hopefully I will be out there with them - then it will be very, very special.
Oct 31st 2009, 8:17 pm
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Re: What's special about NZ?
What's special about New Zealand?
My children and grandchildren live there and I live in England - that's why its special to me.
Waiting for my parent visa to be approved - waiting, waiting, waiting, and then hopefully I will be out there with them - then it will be very, very special.
My children and grandchildren live there and I live in England - that's why its special to me.
Waiting for my parent visa to be approved - waiting, waiting, waiting, and then hopefully I will be out there with them - then it will be very, very special.
You get your visa very very soon and get to be with them 
Oct 31st 2009, 8:49 pm
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Re: What's special about NZ?
NZ is special because it's different (small, laidback, quirky, whatever) and happy to be different. That can be frustrating for some, but also can be a lot of fun in a world of conformity.
Oct 31st 2009, 10:23 pm
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Nov 1st 2009, 9:51 am
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Re: What's special about NZ?
Thank you Kija and MnB for your kind words. Its November today so another month crossed off. x 
Nov 1st 2009, 10:55 am
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Re: What's special about NZ?
I think I saw two police cars during my two-week SI road trip. Maybe NZ is too poor to have police hiding behind over corner, but it was a liberating feeling after the police state that Australia is fast becoming.
Any country that can produce "flight of the conchords" is worth taking seriously
Nov 1st 2009, 2:10 pm
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Re: What's special about NZ?
i saw 1 police car and they saw me speeding.
i saw a $120 fine.
i saw a $120 fine.
Nov 1st 2009, 11:45 pm
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Re: What's special about NZ?
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Nov 2nd 2009, 1:31 am
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Re: What's special about NZ?
I read it as in Jemaine Clement and Bret MacKenzie were born/produced in NZ ... not the actual physical programme. In other words the Kiwi humour the poster was admiring ...
Nov 2nd 2009, 6:53 am
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Re: What's special about NZ?
I was struggling for an intelligent reply to this one, trying to work out what is so special about NZ for me, and you know, it's not one thing, indeed there's plenty wrong in NZ. But for me, what's special is that it's become home. I'm happy here, I feel like I fit, I feel welcomed by the many friends that I've made since I've been here, and it's just a place which suits me. That's not the answer for everyone quite clearly, but for me, that's it.....NZ is special for me because it's where I truly feel like I belong
Karma for that 
Nov 2nd 2009, 6:55 am
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Re: What's special about NZ?
I've been reading this forum for some time and have come to the conclusion that most Brits who move to NZ are financially worse off, but my impression is that many of you are fundamentally happier living there. Migration from the UK to NZ is one of the few instances where large numbers of people are moving from a wealthier country to a less wealthy country. What is NZs secret? Do they put something in the water that makes everyone happy? Are Brits who move there less materialistic than most and searching for something different? I'm guessing the "New Zealand Dream" is different to the "American Dream" or even the "Australian Dream".
On a personal note, I recently spent 2 weeks in the South Island and really liked it. Apart from the nice scenery, I found the people to be courteous and genuinely friendly and open. I'm really tempted to move there, despite realising that my income would be drastically cut if I did so. I don't like the direction Australia is headed - the place is increasingly over-governed and every day there seems to be a new law preventing you from doing something. Everyone is fighting not to be left behind in the "boom economy" where wealth accumulation is paramount. It's a pity because, in many ways, its a wonderful country.
On a personal note, I recently spent 2 weeks in the South Island and really liked it. Apart from the nice scenery, I found the people to be courteous and genuinely friendly and open. I'm really tempted to move there, despite realising that my income would be drastically cut if I did so. I don't like the direction Australia is headed - the place is increasingly over-governed and every day there seems to be a new law preventing you from doing something. Everyone is fighting not to be left behind in the "boom economy" where wealth accumulation is paramount. It's a pity because, in many ways, its a wonderful country.
